Be a Nursing Ambassador

Remember that you represent the nursing profession at all times—whether at work or at play. Your attire, hygiene, actions, and demeanor are always on display. This can be an intense responsibility and unfair at times, perhaps, but something you must be aware of. In addition to representing the nursing profession, whether on or off duty you represent your employer. How you appear and act reflects on the employer’s business. If you conduct yourself professionally and present a professional demeanor, you will command the respect you deserve from your employer, your coworkers, your patients, families, and community. If you look and act the role, your patients will have much more respect for you as a professional. You will be much better able to convince them that what you are telling them is in their best interest. You will gain your patients’ confidence and be much better able to educate them and advocate for them.